ACCURETIC (QUINAPRIL HCTZ)

Accuretic Information

Accuretic whose generic name is Hydrochlorothiazide and Quinapril is a drug used to treat hypertension. Unlike ordinary drugs prescribed for hypertension, which are only composed of either Quinapril or Hydrochlorothiazide, Accuretic is a combination of Quinapril and Hydrochlorothiazide. Quinapril is a drug belonging on the category of drugs known as ACEs or Angiotensin-Converting-Enzyme. Quinapril is known to treat symptoms of high blood pressure and as well as congestive heart failures. On the other hand, Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic which increases the amount of the salt in the urine excreted. Hydrochlorothiazide has also been used to treat hypertension as well as edema.

Accuretic Indications

Accuretic is mostly prescribed to treat hypertension, symptoms of congestive heart failure such as shortness of breath and swelling of legs. Accuretic may also be used for the treatment ofedema.

Accuretic may be prescribed for other purposes aside from the ones mentioned above.

Accuretic Warnings

Never take Accuretic if you have known or unknown allergies to sulfa-based medicines such as sulfa antibiotics since taking drugs which contains hydrochlorothiazide may trigger this reaction.

Accuretic may also trigger the risk of serious and dangerous allergic reactions. Always inform your doctor when you experience symptoms of allergies such as swelling of lips, tongue and mouth, hives, closing of throat and difficulty in breathing.

Dosage

Accurate dosages for Accuretic may only be prescribed by a physician. Different persons may have different degrees of Accuretic dosages depending on the need.

Accuretic Side Effects

Some serious side effects may be linked to Accuretic medication. If you experience any of the following serious side effects, halt your intake immediately and seek urgent medical attention.